My new dream build.....Audax by Thorn of course

[Relayer]

That's a great looking bike Jim!

I know jags is a Dura-Ace man, but I think the Campagnolo just oozes class.  Looking forward to more photos.   

Jim

[jags]

i have campag sti on  my raleigh but only use them for brake leavers 

[Swislon]

Hi Jim,

Lovely bike.
How are you finding those tyres?
I have the same on one of my bikes but not the Extra Leger version.
I love mine as they are so comfortable but still fast rolling.

What about the wheels and trye combination?
Just asking as I plan a possible build!

Best Steve

[jags]

say jim where did you buy the grand bios tyres  they would be on my wish list. are they a wide tyre reason i ask i can only get 700 x 23 on my raleigh a 25 tyre leaves it very hard to get wheel on.

[JimK]

Looks like they do make them in 23 mm:

http://www.compasscycle.com/tires_gb_x_leger.html

[Danneaux]

...a 25 tyre leaves it very hard to get wheel on.

Jags, if the problem with wider tires is getting them past the brake pads (usually a problem when using wider tires with the brakes adjusted for narrower rims), just insert the wheels with the tires uninflated, then air 'em up once in place.

If the problem is lack of clearance with the chainstays, fork crown or mudguards, then that solution won't work, of course.

Best,

Dan. (...who has to do this on several of his own 700C-wheeled bikes)

[Swislon]

Jags,

I bought them direct from Compass Bicycles.
Planet X in Uk used to stock them but they were out when I bought mine.

Steve

[jags]

Cheers Lads i've meaning to buy these tyres for quiet a while now thay say they ride like tubs which is good news for me , yeah yeah i remember tubs oh so well .
i'll check out compass  thanks lads.

man there expensive gonna have to wait until the lottery numbers come up me thinks

man there nice though.

[Relayer]

Does anybody know if Grand Bois and Panaracer tyres have the same origin?  I have often thought some Grand Bois tyres I have seen on the web (never seen one in the flesh) look a bit like they belong to the Panaracer Pasela family. 

The OP suggests this might be true, but then again I could be totally wrong.

[JimK]

out of the same mold, it seems. Here is an explanation:

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/08/09/compass-tires-in-26-x-1-75/

[DrJim]

Here are a couple more photos with the bike ready to do it's rock and roll commute duties:

[JimK]

That is one sweet bicycle! Enjoy! Thanks for sharing!

[DrJim]

Hi Jags,

I got the Grand Bois from Compass bikes......I gave it a spin this Am on a practice run with proper inflation and even with all the get up on the bike, I still managed an average of 2 mph increase than with the Serotta I sold....I think the extra lights are great!.

[Danneaux]

My! That is a lovely bike, Jim. Thanks for sharing the additional photos.

Best,

Dan.

[jags]

Jim is they roll like tubs your onto a winner,ah bit out of my price i'm afraid buy yeah sure love to have them on my raleigh 753

your new baby is pure class enjoy.